Yoga

Exuberant Conte seeks respite in yoga

London - Muslimchronicle

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is renowned for his livewire touchline behaviour, sometimes diving into the crowd when his side score, and he has revealed that he finds relaxation in yoga. The 48-year-old Italian has apparently alienated some members of the Chelsea dressing room with his demanding training sessions but has admitted that even he needs to take a break himself, especially over the busyRead more

Myanmar climbers take latest yoga trend to new heights

Yangon - Muslimchronicle

First there was beer and paddleboard yoga. Then someone added goats to the mix. Now fitness buffs in Myanmar are taking the latest body-bending trend to whole new heights -- pulling off yoga poses on a climbing wall. Khin Myat Thu Zar zips up to the top of a wall at a newly opened climbing centre in Yangon with ease.Read more

Christmas Gift Guide - Healthy Food Guide

London - Muslimchronicle

A writer and editorial assistant is looking for products to review and feature for Healthy Food Guide's December Christmas gift guide, all with a healthy/wellbeing angle. Gift section examples include: Active fitness Yoga Drinks (non-alcoholic/tea/coffee) Healthy Foodie Healthy Cooks Kitchen gadgets Kids Beauty Clothing (activewear, products and appliances) If you are a media title compiling a Christmas Gift Guide andRead more

A coincidence links Russian woman to yoga

Abu Dhabi - Muslimchronicle

A Russian woman, who won the first prize in a quiz competition on yoga conducted by the Indian Embassy here, said recently that a wonderful coincidence linked her with Yoga. “My birthday is on International Yoga Day on June 21 [as declared by the UN on December 11, 2014]. Since then, my friends never forget to wish me on myRead more

Marrakech to Host 3rd Oasis Festival

Rabat - Arab Today

The Red City’s Oasis Festival for electro and house music will be back for a 3rd edition September 15 to 17. The event aims to bring together international and national underground electronic talents to celebrate their art. The three-day event will provide attendees with the opportunity to meet up with notable figures of this genre of art. For the firstRead more

Top three yoga poses to improve your memory

Muscat - Arab Today

The brain is the root of a sharp memory. And the level of memory will largely depend on the activity of the brain. There are several reasons that can affect the functioning of the brain which includes stress, anxiety, and tension. To perform well in your thinking and analysing skills, you need a good memory power. Yoga is a goodRead more

Yoga is not tied to religious beliefs, says Ramdev

Dubai - ArabToday

More than 20,000 people took part in a massive yoga camp headed by famed Indian yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Saturday at Dubai World Trade Centre. The yoga camp was held to mark the International Yoga Day (IYD), which is officially celebrated on June 21. Baba Ramdev performed at two separate sessions of more than 90 minutes each, which wasRead more

Lose weight, the natural way (part 3)

Dubai - ArabToday

Another important aspect of weight loss is to keep active throughout the day. Every hour start walking for 5 minutes in your office, at home or outdoors – just walk around. If one practises this, by the end of the day (12 hours), one has actually walked for 1 full hour. Research says walking in breaks gives better results inRead more

Lose weight, the natural way — Part 2

Dubai - ArabToday

Drinking sufficient water is the first key to weight loss and good health as explained last week. The next step is to focus on correction of breath. The right breathing technique is essential to burn fat. In order to understand this further, one must understand the composition of fat and where does it go when one loses weight. Breathe theRead more

Lose weight, the natural way (part 1)

Dubai - ArabToday

In the coming weeks, I am going to explain the process of weight loss and also provide simple guidelines which take the yogic approach to physical wellbeing. Basic guidelines Trying to lose weight quickly using incorrect methods or shortcut diets will only lead to weight gain once one stops and goes back to his daily routine. Firstly, let the bodyRead more